Dynamic response of a single pile embedded in semi-infinite saturated poroelastic medium using hybrid elements

摘要

This paper presents a systematic procedure for the dynamic behavior of a single pile embedded in saturated semi-infinite poroelastic medium. The study employs a new developed element, which its main role is to satisfy the radiation condition and a more sophisticated finite element formulation to compute the dynamic response of the pile. The method is verified for a single pile and compared to known solution in order to assess the reliability of the proposed model. A parametric study explores the influence of main factors and some conclusions are made.